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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of (a) locomotives and (b) wagons in the rail freight sector are owned by DB Cargo UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of (a) locomotives and (b) wagons in the rail freight sector are owned by DB Cargo UK.
As DB Cargo is a privately owned and operated business, the Department for Transport does not hold information on the number of locomotives or wagons that are owned by the company.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to deliver a fuel duty rebate for haulage and for heating oil users.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to deliver a fuel duty rebate for haulage and for heating oil users.
The Government recognises pressures from fuel price increases linked to the Middle East conflict. As announced in May, as part of a £600 million package, there will be no rise in fuel duty this year and the temporary 5p fuel duty cut has been extended until 31 December 2026. Hauliers will benefit from the extension of the 5p fuel duty cut, with diesel 11p per litre cheaper throughout 2026 than it would have been compared to plans inherited from the previous parliament. This action is in addition to targeted support through a holiday from HGV VED (road tax) for 12 months from 1 July 2026 for the majority of HGVs.
The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at discal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with [a] road haulage and [b] logistics groups about the impact of the cost of diesel on business operations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with [a] road haulage and [b] logistics groups about the impact of the cost of diesel on business operations.
Department for Transport ministers and officials hold regular discussions with representatives from the road haulage and logistics industry to understand the sector’s priorities. These discussions are wide ranging and include business cost pressures facing road haulage and logistics operations from rising fuel prices.
Government measures that support the road haulage and logistics industry include:
- the extension of the 5 pence cut in fuel duty and the Vehicle Excise Duty payment holiday announced in May;
- up to £35.7 million of joint government and industry investment in safer and more secure HGV parking and better driver facilities; and,
- for Great Britain, discounts of up to £81,000 on new electric trucks are available as part of £1 billion support through to 2030 for the uptake of Zero Emission HGVs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department’s response to the Transport Committee’s recommendations and to the public consultation, whether the National Policy Statement for Ports will be amended to reflect the revised targets for growth in rail freight volumes by 2040 published on 8...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department’s response to the Transport Committee’s recommendations and to the public consultation, whether the National Policy Statement for Ports will be amended to reflect the revised targets for growth in rail freight volumes by 2040 published on 8...
The National Policy Statement for Ports has now been formally amended following completion of the prescribed Parliamentary process. Its provisions on transport assessment are consistent with a substantial rail share from new port development contributing to achievement of the overall rail freight ambition announced on 8 September.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 19238 on Large Goods Vehicles: Electric Vehicles, whether the analysis referred to in the Answer of 24 June 2026 to Question 11454 will be published in full.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 19238 on Large Goods Vehicles: Electric Vehicles, whether the analysis referred to in the Answer of 24 June 2026 to Question 11454 will be published in full.
As set out in our previous responses, we are analysing the feedback and considering our response to the first consultation on the future carbon regulatory framework for HGVs. We will publish our response once this process is completed.
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the economic cost of the recent flight disruptions affecting London airports to tourism, business travel and freight movements.
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the economic cost of the recent flight disruptions affecting London airports to tourism, business travel and freight movements.
I am under no illusion that the economic cost of the recent incident is significant. Therefore, we need to learn the lessons from what has happened to ensure that we can minimise the chance of disruption of this kind happening again.
The Secretary of State asked NATS to provide a report by 16 September setting out the cause of the incident and the actions taken in response, which has now been received. The Government has also asked the CAA to conduct an independent review and will provide an update within 6 months. This will provide an important opportunity to review existing arrangements, ensure lessons are learned, and identify any further measures required to enhance resilience.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many wagons are (a) owned and (b) leased by rail freight operating companies on the UK network.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many wagons are (a) owned and (b) leased by rail freight operating companies on the UK network.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average age is of (a) diesel-electric and (b) electric locomotives that will deliver annual rail freight growth targets to 2029-30.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average age is of (a) diesel-electric and (b) electric locomotives that will deliver annual rail freight growth targets to 2029-30.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21972 on Large Goods Vehicles: Licensing, what specific reforms to (a) operator licensing requirements and (b) associated regulatory processes her Department is considering; and which road freight industry representative bodies it has...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21972 on Large Goods Vehicles: Licensing, what specific reforms to (a) operator licensing requirements and (b) associated regulatory processes her Department is considering; and which road freight industry representative bodies it has...
I refer to my answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21972.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21972 on Large Goods Vehicles: Licensing, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of reform of the Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing regime in respect of (a) administrative requirements...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21972 on Large Goods Vehicles: Licensing, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of reform of the Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing regime in respect of (a) administrative requirements...
As set out in my answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 21972, the department is considering the Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing regime to ensure that it remains effective, proportionate and supports a safe and competitive road freight sector. As part of this work, the department is considering both the administrative requirements of the regime and the costs associated with compliance for road freight operators. No decisions have yet been taken on any specific reforms.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to protect rail freight (a) jobs and (b) assets in response to Deutsche Bahn’s decision to sell DB Cargo (UK).
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to protect rail freight (a) jobs and (b) assets in response to Deutsche Bahn’s decision to sell DB Cargo (UK).
Lords committee stage fourth day. Clauses 15 to 24 agreed to.
Lords committee stage fourth day. Clauses 15 to 24 agreed to.
Moved by
Lord Moylan
91: Clause 15, page 9, line 9, at end insert—
“(c) the development of rail freight network usage.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment seeks to ensure the rail strategy includes developing rail freight.
Moved by
Lord Moylan
91: Clause 15, page 9, line 9, at end insert—
“(c) the development of rail freight network usage.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment seeks to ensure the rail strategy includes developing rail freight.
My Lords, it is immensely good that we are back here discussing this very slow Railways Bill and the attempt that it puts before us to recreate the railway system of the Soviet Union in Great Britain.
Freight is an important part of our rail business. Everyone agrees on that; there...
My Lords, it is immensely good that we are back here discussing this very slow Railways Bill and the attempt that it puts before us to recreate the railway system of the Soviet Union in Great Britain.
Freight is an important part of our rail business. Everyone agrees on that; there...
My Lords, I have Amendment 106 in this group and apologise to noble Lords for not being able to be here at the last Committee session when a number of amendments to which I had put my name were debated. I am grateful to other noble Lords who spoke so...
My Lords, I have Amendment 106 in this group and apologise to noble Lords for not being able to be here at the last Committee session when a number of amendments to which I had put my name were debated. I am grateful to other noble Lords who spoke so...
My Lords, I support all the amendments in this group. As noble Lords know, I am a former chairman of the Rail Freight Group. Some of the examples that the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, just mentioned have been dear to my heart for decades—including why the hell do they not...
My Lords, I support all the amendments in this group. As noble Lords know, I am a former chairman of the Rail Freight Group. Some of the examples that the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, just mentioned have been dear to my heart for decades—including why the hell do they not...
I have three amendments in this group, one of which, Amendment 106A, follows on from what my noble friend Lord Lansley said. Before I start, I should declare my interests as an advisor to Hutchison Ports and a member of the UK and Ireland leadership team of AtkinsRéalis.
I tabled Amendment...
I have three amendments in this group, one of which, Amendment 106A, follows on from what my noble friend Lord Lansley said. Before I start, I should declare my interests as an advisor to Hutchison Ports and a member of the UK and Ireland leadership team of AtkinsRéalis.
I tabled Amendment...
My Lords, let me just speak briefly, following on from what my noble friend Lord Grayling said—I will try not to repeat what he has already said. First, I go back to the original 75% target, which was referred to in the Minister’s Written Statement—the 40% is effectively a subset...
My Lords, let me just speak briefly, following on from what my noble friend Lord Grayling said—I will try not to repeat what he has already said. First, I go back to the original 75% target, which was referred to in the Minister’s Written Statement—the 40% is effectively a subset...
My Lords, the debate on this group shows that across the Committee, we are all supportive of increasing the use of rail for freight as well as for passenger services. Amendment 107 in my name would strengthen Clause 17 on the rail freight target. The Bill as drafted states that...
My Lords, the debate on this group shows that across the Committee, we are all supportive of increasing the use of rail for freight as well as for passenger services. Amendment 107 in my name would strengthen Clause 17 on the rail freight target. The Bill as drafted states that...
My Lords, first, on Amendments 106 and 106A, the Government share the noble Lord’s ambitions for the freight sector, which is why we have committed to the overall target of increasing rail freight by 75% by 2050 and why we recently announced, as has already been mentioned, the interim freight...
My Lords, first, on Amendments 106 and 106A, the Government share the noble Lord’s ambitions for the freight sector, which is why we have committed to the overall target of increasing rail freight by 75% by 2050 and why we recently announced, as has already been mentioned, the interim freight...